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Hotel Persal vs Melia Madrid Princesa

Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Melia Madrid Princesa is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Persal. Melia Madrid Princesa comes in at #33 in Madrid with praise from 5 sources such as Star Service, Michelin Guide and The Telegraph.

Hotel Persal
Hotel Persal
7 / 10
Plaza del Angel 12, 28012 Madrid
From $32 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The largest rooms are on the fourth floor. They are also the quietest, which can be an issue on this plaza at night." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The Persal's rooms don't quite live up to the first impressions given by the glass front and swish lobby, but thankfully they're modern, spotlessly clean and more than functional." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"The two-star Hostal Persal is an inexpensive hotel with a friendly atmosphere in an ideal location for a weekend break." Full review
EuroCheapo EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Built inside a structure dating back to 1871, the Hostal Persal is an 80-room Madrid classic." Full review
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Request a fourth-floor room and you'll score a newly renovated shower.
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"The 80-room Hotel Persal is a budget property with a prime location just off Plaza Santa Ana, amid the buzz and charm of Madrid's Huertas neighborhood." Full review
Melia Madrid Princesa
Melia Madrid Princesa
8 / 10
C/ Princesa, 27, 28008 Madrid
From $103 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"This emblematic hotel has been pleasantly modernised."
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"Distinctive details that give the interior spaces a modern, arty vibe, such as the funky light fixtures, sleek leather couches, and elegant antiques in the airy lobby." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Also known simply as the Melia Madrid, this big glamorous Spanish workhorse overshadows the comparatively staid Husa Princesa with designer digs and trendy common areas." Full review
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The large room count means that staffers are rarely able to accommodate special requests in advance.
Fodor's Fodor's
"In an unbeatable location, this ultramodern hotel retains a few reminders of the era when bullfighters would convene here before setting off to Las Ventas—a few bulls' heads hang in the lounge." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The five-star Meliá Madrid Princesa is a well-established hotel that is very much part of the fabric of the city." Full review